You will need:

Begin by pre-heating your oven to 450º.
Cover a sheet pan with aluminum foil and place half of the bacon on the foil so that you cover as much of the pan as possible. Then, put this in the oven for about 7-8 minutes while you cut up the veggies.

Preheat oven to 450º
Cover a sheet pan with aluminum foil
Place half of the bacon on the aluminum foil so that you cover as much of the pan as possible
Put in oven while you cut up veggies – about 7-8 minutes
Cut up all the veggies and place in a bowl
Season liberally with garlic salt, Garlic Sriracha, salt, and pepper
Place lid on bowl and shake to mix together
Pour olive oil on the veggies
Place all the veggies on top of the ½ cooked bacon
Place the other half of the bacon on top of the veggies in rows
Bake at 450º for 20-25 min or until the top layer of bacon is crisp

We hope you and your family enjoy this dish as much as we do! Comment below to let us know!

If you haven’t already heard, the most recent study conducted by the WHO Administration has found a link between processed red meats and cancer.

Conclusions like this were bound to make national headlines, with various news outlets and independent food blogs calling for the end of processed meats, as well as the exorcism of all meats in a family fridge. However, are these claims something we should really be scared about? Are these claims worthy enough for us to throw away all the red meat we bought for the upcoming weekend’s NFL games? I don’t think so, and here’s why.

1. There is a link, but it is very small and very minuscule.

The WHO can say, “there is a link between processed meats and cancer” even if there is the slightest hint of a connection. And that’s what they did. The connection that has been made between processed red meats and its cancer-causing effects are real, but they are very small. Compare cigarette smoking for instance. Smoking a cigarette raises your risk of lung cancer by 2,500%. That’s significant.

Now, compare that to processed red meats, in which a diet (of too much) processed red

Moderation is King

meats can increase the risk of colorectal cancer by 18%. Now, don’t get me wrong, 18% is still 18% too high in terms of risking your life, but what are the important takeaways?

2. Moderation is KING!

Moderation is not just key, it’s KING.

Eating everything in moderation is the secret to sustaining balance not only in your diet, but also in your body. So does processed red meat cause an increase in the risk of cancer? Yes, but only if you’re consuming too much of it to begin with. If you’re having bacon with every single meal (which, honestly, doesn’t sound like a terrible idea), then yes, your risk of cancer will rise, simply due to the fact that you are placing a greater proportion of that substance in your body. The same goes for fruit. The more fruit you put into your body, the greater your odds are for developing a higher blood sugar level, simply because more fruit equals more sugar.

3. Don’t Let This Frighten You

How dangerous are processed meats?

The real enemy here, in terms of processed meats, are added nitrates. Added nitrates are what is used in processed deli meats to preserve the shelf life of said product. So in actuality, it isn’t the meat itself that is the main culprit, it’s the nitrates. What do nitrates to do the body? It’s simple. Physiologically, once nitrates enter your bloodstream, they begin to morph some of your cells into different cells, some of these cells can be morphed into cancer cells. It’s that easy and dangerous. Try a week of FREE Meal Planning on us!

So, next time you see a headline reading, “BACON TAKES 10 YEARS OFF YOUR LIFE!”, stay calm and do your research, you may find that the article you’re reading is just a bunch of click bait.

So, when I was a kid and we had breakfast at night we thought it was so cool. Not sure why, but we did. So we did it at our house and yes the kids were JACKED! Kids loved the way the eggs were cooked.
This is super easy. Hope you enjoy.

Instructions
• Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
• In 18 inch by 12 inch rimmed pan, arrange bacon slices in single layer, Roast 8 to 9 minutes or until browned and crisp. Transfer to paper-towel-lined plate; set aside.
• Add asparagus to pan in single layer. Roll in bacon fat until evenly coated. Arrange in tight single layer, with bottoms of spears touching one long side of pan. Sprinkle thyme and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper on asparagus. Roast 8 to 10 minutes or until asparagus spears are tender and browned.
• Carefully crack eggs, without breaking yolks, directly onto asparagus spears, staggering if necessary and spacing 1/4 inch apart.
• Carefully return pan to oven. Roast 5 to 6 minutes or until whites are just set and yolks are still runny. Sprinkle 1/8 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper on eggs.
• To serve, use wide spatula to transfer to serving plates.

This is an amazing recipe that was created by one of my best friends Chris Howard. Chris it the guy that has Hashimoto’s and is totally changing his life by altering his diet and lifestyle with MealFit. Since starting with MealFit, Chris has lost 61 lbs and is felling better and sleeping better than he has in 10 years. If you want to check out the video series on Chris you can view them on this blog by clicking HERE

Anyway, here is one of the recipes he came up with and it s a favorite here in Cookeville.
Hope you enjoy

• Preheat oven to 450.
• Cut up bacon into pieces & fry.
• Dice all the veggies (shred in food processor if you have one).
• When the bacon is almost done, add the veggies in the pan with the bacon while browning beef in a separate pan.
• Add taco seasoning and ranch mix to ground beef.
• Add bacon and veggies to the ground beef, stir and cover for 5-10 min or so.
• Cut up potatoes into chunks and put in a bowl with a top.
• Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and garlic salt.
• Put the top on the bowl and shake to coat.
• Throw potatoes on a cookie sheet and bake for about 15-18 min.
• Layer potatoes in a bowl them plop some of your meat mixture on top.
• Garnish with ¼ or ½ an avocado for each serving.

So I get the question all the time “What foods do I need to be eating to get FIT?”
That is a great question, but in order to get “Fit” that is not the question you need to be asking. The better question is: “What foods do I need to avoid in order to get “Fit?”

To be totally honest with you people don’t want to hear that. People want to know what they ADD not what they can take away. Our society is one that wants to BUY something in order to get results. The most important thing you can do is to take away the things that are making you obese, out of shape, or just maybe a little soft.

Avoid these.
In a Nut Shell the things you need to avoid are things that are WHITE.
What?

If it is White, it is a good idea to avoid it.

-SUGAR (and with this comes the things that have Sugar in them)
-Pasta
-Rice
-White Potatoes
-Cereal
-All GRAINS (yes…. even whole wheat)

Now, there are plenty of other things on the avoid list but this is a good place to start.
Stay away from these things and you will be on your way.

Here is a list of things that once you avoid the above, you can eat that will help on your journey to your physical goals. Weather that’s to be the next CrossFit Games Champ, Fitness Model, or you just want to look good, these things when eaten in conjunction with an consistent exercise routine will have you on your way.

Eat this stuff.

1) Bacon– This amazingly diverse food is looked down upon in a lot of fitness circles, especially ones that focus on weight loss. Bacon is a food that has protein and fat, both of which are key macronutrients. Bacon can be used as a main dish or a garnish. Really anything, it is probably my favorite food.

2) Sweet Potatoes– this is one of the best carbs on the planet. It is a low glycemic carb so it does not spike your insulin. It gives you a slow release of energy and can be eaten a million different ways. They contain vitamin D, which is critical for immune system and overall health. Both a vitamin and a hormone, vitamin D is primarily made in our bodies as a result of getting adequate sunlight. Vitamin D plays an important role in our energy levels, moods, and helps to build healthy bones, heart, nerves, skin, and teeth, and it supports the thyroid gland.

3) Beef– Beef got a bad wrap back when the government told us that we needed to adhere to a LOW FAT diet. Yes, beef has fat, but the thing is, fat is not bad. We need fat in our diet, especially if you are avoiding the above foods and going with a lower carb lifestyle. It is also loaded with zinc. You need zinc from foods because it helps build muscle mass, strengthens your immune system and helps promote a healthy brain. The average person needs 15 mg of zinc each day. A 3-oz. portion of lean ground beef contains 5.5 mg of zinc, and a serving of sirloin steak supplies 6.2 mg. Beef is also loaded with protein. The protein you get from red meat contains all the amino acids necessary to build muscle and repair tissue. Muscle mass is essential because it gives you the ability to be physically active, but it also produces enzymes and hormones that help prevent illness. Protein has also been linked to weight loss, since it satisfies hunger and keeps you satisfied for hours following your meal. BEEF….You need to eat it.

4) Broccoli– Ok, so I probably lost some of you ther, but hang with me. Broccoli is a smart carb and is high in fiber, which aids in digestion, prevents constipation, maintains low blood sugar, and curbs overeating. Broccoli has multiple ingredients that have been proven to be anti-inflammatory agents. Here is a list of a few if you want to do more research. (Sulforaphane, Kaempferol and Isothiocyanates)

5) Eggs– Eggs are a very good source of inexpensive, high quality protein. Eggs are considered by many the most perfect food on the planet. More than half the protein of an egg is found in the egg white. The whites are rich sources of selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12 and minerals such as zinc, iron and copper. Egg yolks contain more calories and fat than the white part. They are the source of cholesterol, fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Eggs are regarded as a ‘complete’ source of protein as they contain all eight essential amino acids; the ones we cannot synthesize in our bodies and must obtain from our diet.

6) Avocados– Labeled the “Worlds Healthiest Food” Avocados comes from a tree and is loaded with many health benefits. The monounsaturated (Good) Fat in Avocados can reverse insulin resistance, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. They also contain Soluble fiber which keep steady blood sugar levels. Perhaps the biggest health benefit of the Avocado is that by adding to certain foods, you can improve your absorption of nutrients
One last interesting thing about this super food. Avocados are one of the best natural mouth wash and bad breath remedies. It cleanses the intestine, which is the real cause of a coated tongue and bad breath. Read this fact: over 53 million pounds of Guacamole is eaten every Super Bowl Sunday. That’s a lot of Avocados.

All of this food is in our grocery buggy on a weekly basis, with the exception of the beef because we have a whole cow butchered 2x a year.
They are all diverse and seasoned and cooked in a number of different styles.